Contracts Commercial Manager

LARAC bookinglab Limited; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management authority in Liverpool is seeking a qualified candidate to manage complex contracts and engage with key stakeholders. The role requires a degree in a relevant field and experience in public/private partnerships. Key responsibilities include report writing, analysis, and collaboration with teams. Benefits include hybrid working, 27 days annual leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme with additional benefits. Ideal for those seeking to develop professionally and make a real impact in waste management.

Benefits

Hybrid-remote working

Free Employee Assistance Programme

27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Professional and personable demeanour for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Experience with public/private partnership contract arrangements.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Contract management

Report writing

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree in finance, business or project management

Job description

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA)

1 Mar 2026

About Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority

Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) is a strategic waste and resource management authority, leading on the recycling and management of municipal waste across the Liverpool City Region.

Along with its private sector partners, MRWA manages waste resources, recycling and the transportation of waste on behalf of six district councils across Liverpool City Region including Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.

The Authority serves more than 1.5 million people, providing waste management infrastructure and operational services across Liverpool City Region through two major waste management contracts. The services include 16 household waste recycling centres, 2 materials recovery facilities, 4 transfer stations and an Energy from Waste facility in the North-East linked to a rail transfer station in Merseyside, collectively handling in excess of 700,000 tonnes of waste and resources each year.

MRWA works with District Council partners across the region and is funded by a levy on each of the Merseyside District Councils. We take a lead in advocating zero waste, the circular economy, waste prevention, recycling and the safe and effective management of waste for the City Region’s residents. We are also responsible for the aftercare of a number of closed landfill sites, which historically had been operated by the Authority or its predecessors.

With a combined annual spend of some £85m, effective management of all aspects of our contracts is key to delivering value for money services for residents and organisations across Liverpool City Region.

About You

• You will hold a degree or educational equivalent qualification in a field relevant to the role such as finance, business or project management (additional professional qualifications are advantageous).
• You will be experienced in working with commercial aspects of complex contracts, ideally with a working knowledge of large scale, public/private partnership contract arrangements.
• You will possess a professional and personable demeanour, with the ability to liaise effectively with a wide variety different key stakeholders up to senior levels of organisations.
• You will be a good team player with the ability to adapt quickly and work with minimum supervision.
• You will be committed towards continuing professional development, participating in relevant training initiatives and networking opportunities as and when required.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports, letters and statements on behalf of the Authority.
• Excellent information technology skills (including Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Ability to analyse complex information and present that information in a clear manner.
• Familiarity with project management/programme management.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to navigate between competing priorities and achieve key deadlines.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Benefits of working at Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority include

• Hybrid-remote working, divided between our office in Mann Island, Liverpool, and working from home.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme with range of exclusive discounts and benefits via Wellbeing Solutions.
• 27 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Annual leave increases to 32 days after 5 years service.

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